Tag: ryan kesler
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Kesler and Johansen Feud Beginning
After defeating young phenom Connor McDavid and the Edmonton Oilers, Anaheim Ducks shut down center Ryan Kesler has set his eyes on Ryan Johansen of the Nashville Predators as his next target. Johansen has gotten the better of Kesler early on in the series. He has four points in the series already and has been…
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Kesler’s Late Shot Draws Attention
A veteran like Ryan Kesler should know better than to shoot a puck after play has stopped. But, a veteran like Ryan Kesler is also very good at getting under the skin of opposing teams, and he did just that to the Calgary Flames last night. The Anaheim Ducks were leading 1-0 in the final…
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2015-16 Anaheim Ducks Season Preview
Last season Bruce Boudreau advanced past the second round for the first time in his career. They unfortunately ran into a red-hot Chicago team that eventually won the Stanley Cup. The Ducks on paper have one of the most talented offensive units in the league and they only got better heading into the season. If…
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Fantasy Friday: The Injury Bug
The injury bug has hit the NHL hard so far, which was expected with players coming back from the lockout for a shortened, condensed season. And the impact is being felt by fantasy hockey owners as well as players up and down rosters are being designated DTD and IR on a regular basis. Here’s a…
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Kesler Injured Yet Again
Teams around the league deal with what seems to be more than the normal amount of injuries this season, and the Vancouver Canucks can join that list. Canucks’ forward Ryan Kesler will be sidelined due to a broken right foot. Kesler missed the first 12 games of the season recovering from shoulder surgery in the…
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Fantasy Hockey Tidbits as Condensed NHL Set to Resume
With the NHL and the NHLPA agreeing to a new collective bargaining agreement, hockey fans across the globe are happy. For those who missed hockey in part because they’ve missed the competitiveness, trash-talking, of their hockey pools, below is some information to help you win this year’s pool. Those who looked into their crystal balls…
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Ryan Kesler out till December
Vancouver Canucks’ forward Ryan Kesler (shoulder) is out at least until December, according to his agent. Canucks’ General Manager Mike Gillis on the other hand, believes Kesler to be “slightly ahead” of schedule. “He’s not ahead of schedule and there’s no rushing him back. He’s on course to return in December and he’s not returning…
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No Suspension for Red Wings’ Kronwall
Niklas Kronwall is well known around the league for some of his crushing hits. Often referred to as being “Kronwalled,” the Red Wings’ defenseman has a lengthy list of victims which includes Martin Havlat, Ryan Kesler, Ales Hemsky, Dany Heatley, and Daniel Briere. Last night, Kronwall destroyed Jakub Voracek, adding another victim to the list.…
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NHL Photo of the Day
Ryan Kesler of the Vancouver Canucks got the scoring started against the equally red-hot Nashville Predators. The two teams fought hard, taking the game to a shootout. Six rounds in found Alexander Edler of the Canucks netting the game winning goal. As stated, the two teams have been red-hot as of late. Both can be…
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NHL Players Vote Dion Phaneuf Most Overrated
In a recent poll conducted by Sports Illustrated, 161 NHL players voted on the most overrated player in hockey. After the feedback was tallied, it turns out Dion Phaneuf is considered by the majority to be the most overrated. His stats look great so far this season as Phaneuf has tallied 7 goals and 21…